Buying a guitar online is somewhat risky as you don't know how the guitar sounds and feel. You are relying complete honesty and experience of the seller you are engaging with. After some email correspondence I gain that confidence in Mr. Xavier and thus my journey begins with XGuitars. This is my second guitar purchase from XGuitars. That's repeated business for XGuitars. What does this mean for a business? It means I was and still is a satisfied customer. Potentially a third guitar in the future as I am keeping my eye on a Serie NT with a spruce top or a Hanika HE Torres. The Hanika HE Torres came with recommendation from Mr. Xavier. My first guitar purchase was an Alhambra Line Profesional with a spruce top. The second guitar purchase recently this March is an Alhambra Serie NT with a cedar top. Mr. Xavier is fabulous to work with and he takes great pride in his work and to answers all email correspondence. The string action setup on both guitars was as I requested. The sound on this Spanish beauty, Serie NT, is loud with a beautiful tone and the feel on the neck is comfortable. If you have any doubts about buying a guitar online from XGuitars, put that doubt to rest, you will be taking care of by Mr. Xavier, the owner of XGuitars. Thank you Mr. Xavier and hope you sell many more guitars.
Sincerely,
JV
Fast service, great price, and excellent nylon strings- simple as that!
I could not be more delighted with this guitar. Having played a student model Valeriano Bernal Blanca Flamenco guitar for some years, I decided it was time to upgrade to a full-size Negra guitar.
The quality of this instrument is amazing, the sound is rich and powerful. The set up that Jeffrey did to my requirements was spot on. The price was within my budget and the guitar arrived in perfect condition. I will be buying all my strings and accessories, and any future guitars from now on from X Guitars..
These are the best prices for district this set of strings.
Geoff provided excellent service with this, my first XGuitars orders. Great response time, excellent description and photographs, very quick shipping and shipping info updates. Preparing now to place my second order with XGuitars, for a classical capo.
Thanks Geoff!
-Christo in Kennesaw, GA
I am a repeat buyer from xguitars and am consistently a very satisfied customer. The transactions are easy and managed with great care with excellent communication every step of the way. Thank you! Mollie
Have owned the guitar for over 20 years and it seems to develop more in volume and sustain every year. It rivals some of my handmade flamencos that cost 3 times as much. Will never part with this guitar. Most fun to play. Un sueno!
Last month I purchased an Alhambra guitar from XGuitars as a surprise gift for my husband, singer-songwriter Manuel Maria Ruiz. It was something I had wanted to do for a long time, and Geoff made the entire experience wonderful.
From our very first conversation, Geoff took the time to answer every question with patience and genuine care. His knowledge of Alhambra guitars helped us choose the perfect instrument, and at no point did we ever feel rushed or pressured.
My husband has always preferred to hold and play a guitar before buying one, so purchasing online was something we were hesitant about. After speaking with Geoff, however, we felt completely confident that we were making the right choice.
When the guitar arrived, we were absolutely thrilled. It was beautifully packaged, the case was excellent, and the guitar itself exceeded every expectation. Most importantly, the sound is simply beautiful.
My husband recently performed at a concert in Laguna Beach using his new Alhambra. Before playing, he shared with the audience that it had been a special gift, and it sounded absolutely incredible.
Thank you, Geoff, for your patience, kindness, honesty, and expert guidance. Your passion for guitars and your commitment to your customers truly stand out. We couldn't be happier with our purchase and highly recommend XGuitars to anyone looking for a quality instrument and exceptional service.
When I first received my Alhambra gig bag, I was a little nervous my guitar, a Juan Montez Rodriguez flamenco, would not fit.The guitar has wooden pegs. But it really worked geautifully, and since I'm not taking the guitar outside, it's perfect for what I need: Good protection at a light weight and footprint. thanks so much Geoff!
I have a Cutaway Rondo that made me want to buy this Fiesta. I’ve been really happy with it, though am excited to hear it some years down the road when it opens up even more. I had a fantastic buying experience and would buy from XGuitars again in a heartbeat.
Very helpful and I’m very satisfied with items
It does the job of protecting my forearm. Came with some extra cork pads. Definitely use them, even though the slip of paper says not to use them.
Won’t make contact at all points, regardless of where it’s placed, so bottom/trailing corner is suspended a hair above the guitar and can vibrate and make noise.
Feels cheap and breakable. Should have been under $20 at most.
Pants, shorts, skin, cotton, or polyester? Doesn’t matter. The rubber pad is slips and slide all over. Also, it doesn’t work well with cutaway bodies.
Very small and light, this tuner clips on to the headstock and turns on and off with a breeze. Visual head turns for best view. What I enjoy the most is that this will tune any note at any octave. While it gets notes very well, you will still have to micro adjust for your guitar and intonation. I tried on 5 guitars and nothing was perfect, albeit very close. Much easier and faster than my old method of using a 440 tone from an electronic metronome. Best $20 I've spent in awhile.
I very much enjoy these mixed variety of Savarez Strings. The Cantiga "Premium" basses really provide a boost on sound and longevity. The carbon "Alliance" G string with the nylon "Cristal" blend together perfectly. This is my go-to set for all of my guitars. While I prefer other strings for different guitars, I keep a few packs of these on hand when I'm running low on other stock or feel like having a consistent sound.
Loved this case so much I bought another one for my brother as a gift for his Spanish guitar. Very nicely lined and light weight but still sturdy and very good protection. You can tell it’s good quality.
I like this capo alot, although it takes time to set it right. Once that is done, the tuning and the function of the capo is spot on.
The leather quality is very cheap, but the cejilla works perfectly fine.
It is worth trying if you want to go for a traditional vibe.
This is a lovely guitar that is delightful to play. Flawlessly beautiful. Ordered with confidence from XGuitars. This would be my fifth purchase from Geoff.
Great service. Thanks.
Comprehensive Review: The Woodside Guitar Support GS4---PRO – A Masterpiece of Engineering at the Ceiling of Mass Production
The Background: A Graveyard of Gear
As a guitarist dedicated to finding a healthy, tension-free playing position, I have bought and tested virtually every guitar support type on the market. My personal graveyard of gear includes two Barnetts, an Umbra, every single iteration of the ErgoPlay, both large and small Dynarette cushions, and various other suction-cup devices. Over the years, I’ve realized that the Western classical tradition of left-leg positioning doesn't work for my body. Instead, I align more with Brazilian and Flamenco virtuosos who rest the lower bout of the instrument on the right leg, using the right arm for leverage.
The challenge with the right-leg position is stability. Without a support, you must constantly maintain control over the axis of the guitar to keep it from swinging, which robs the left hand of total freedom. For years, I found no device that could bridge this gap—until the Woodside Pro.
The Praise: An Engineering Marvel
Let’s be clear: the Woodside Pro is the absolute best mass-market solution I have found. The sheer amount of thought and engineering that went into this device is deeply impressive. In the best possible sense of the word, it is a brilliant contraption. It features a multitude of moving parts, superb adaptability, and different lengths of rods. They really thought this out.
By utilizing the Pro model's more extreme plate angle and a longer rod, I am finally able to anchor the clamp to the guitar body but send the actual support down to my right leg. This combination gives me the mechanical stability of a fixed support while preserving the natural, right-leg playing posture I prefer. It offers an exceptional level of multidirectional mobility that static cushions or rigid suction cups simply cannot replicate.
The Critique: Where the Clamps Fall Short
However, because it is a mass-produced item trying to fit every guitar and player, it highlights a structural limitation in the clamp design.
The jaw mechanics require a relatively flat area of the guitar body to secure a reliable grip. My ideal placement for the support is right in the tightest part of the waist—the dip of the guitar body. Unfortunately, the current grip design lacks the contouring or specialized grip modification needed to hold onto that curved area securely. Because it slips there, I am forced to slide the clamp further out to a flatter section of the bout. In essence, I have to position the device where it fits, rather than where I actually need it to be.
The Grand Vision: The Future of Guitar Ergonomics
Living with the Woodside Pro has crystallized a major philosophical flaw in the entire support industry: guitarists are constantly being forced to adapt to the support, whereas the support should adapt to the guitarist.
The Woodside Pro represents the absolute ceiling of what a standardized, mechanical retail product can achieve. But true ergonomic perfection will require the industry to shift toward technology-driven customization.
Imagine a future where a smart company uses AI computer vision to analyze a guitarist holding their instrument in a perfectly natural, tension-free position. From those multi-angle photos, a bespoke support is engineered and 3D-printed or precision-machined specifically for that player’s unique anatomy. Furthermore, instead of external clamps, high-end luthiery could integrate internal magnetic mounts (similar to the Barnett concept) or a flush, luthier-installed receptacle in the side of the guitar where a custom-machined support seamlessly snaps in and out with a push-button release.
Final Verdict
If you are tired of suction cups failing and cushions shifting, the Woodside Pro is a triumph of design. It is highly adaptable, incredibly well thought out, and it is the only device that has successfully allowed me to lock in a stable right-leg playing position. It is a premium, commendable piece of gear. However, until the industry embraces bespoke, on-demand manufacturing, even the best "contraptions" will require a minor compromise.
Rating: 4.5 / 5
I absolutely love my Cordoba 9 Parlour Guitar. I gasped when I first took it out of its case — it is so beautiful — the pictures don't do it justice. The tone is lovely, and its new guitar smell is heavenly. And playing it is a joy, even though I'm just a novice. Each time I tuck it away in its case, I can't wait until tomorrow to play it again.
Working with Geoffrey is a pleasure — he's swift to answer emails and was generous and thorough in answering my many questions, even though he was really busy.
I'd give a ten star rating if that were possible!
The Guitano Guitar Support is small and very easy to use.
The suction cups can come loose, but if I press each one gently when I attach the support to my guitar, they stay in place.
I'm completely satisfied and happy with my Gitano Guitar Support!
It's a good unit, although you have to work a little bit with it to get all the strings solid without buzz. It's a tight fit!
My order was shipped very quickly. I wish everyone were this efficient!